Past Events
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January 2022
Zoom Talk on Wildfires
The Northeast Harbor Library will host a talk on “What Homeowners Can Do to Protect Their Property from Wildfires” on Wednesday, January 19th, at 5 p.m. via Zoom. Speaker Fred Mason is owner of Mountain Wren Tree and Garden Specialists. Contact the library for more information or to sign up.
Find out more »Dance Party in Brooksville
The Brooksville Community Center is hosting a dance party with local band 3 Mile Line, Saturday, January 21st. Admission is ten-dollars, and it’s BYOB, so you must be 21 or older to attend. For more information, call 326-4173.
Find out more »Open Mic Online
Schoodic Arts for All’s next virtual open mic night happens Friday, January 21st at 7pm, hosted by Dennis Washburn. To find out how to perform... or just watch the show by way of Zoom link... go to SchoodicArtsForAll.org.
Find out more »Bottle Drive and Bake Sale in Franklin
The Ark Animal Shelter in Cherryfield kicks off their bottle drive/bake sale and raffle fundraiser schedule for 2022 on Jan. 22nd from 9 to 1 at the Franklin Veterans Club. Raffle items include a handmade quilt a $100.00, L.L. Bean Gift Card, & $50.00 worth of scratch off tickets. All proceeds benefit the Ark Animal Shelter's general operating fund.
Find out more »Ark Animal Shelter Fundraiser
The Ark Animal Shelter in Cherryfield is holding their first bottle drive/bake sale/ raffle, and yard sale on Saturday, January 22nd from 9 to 1 at the Franklin Veterans Club. Drop off your returnables, or they can pick them up by calling 565-2214. Proceeds from this event will go towards emergency vet care at The Ark.
Find out more »Winterfest in Stonington
Healthy Island Project’s WinterFest 2022 happens on Saturday, January 22nd at 5:30 p.m., outside at the Island Community Center/Old Stonington school on School Street. Free food, fun, and fireworks at 6:45 p.m. You’re asked to wear your mask. For more information, call 367-6332.
Find out more »Blue Hill Concert
The first performance of the Blue Hill Concert Association’s 44th season is Sunday, January 23rd at 3pm. The show features the Kenari Quartet, playing a variety of music including classical and jazz standards. Masks and proof of vaccination are required. Tickets are 30-dollars, and you can buy them online at BlueHillConcertAssociation.org.
Find out more »Hydroponic Gardening Online
UMaine Cooperative Extension is offering a webinar on hydroponic gardening for home gardeners from 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Monday, January 24th. UNH’s Jonathan Ebba leads the workshop. For more information or to register, call 781-6099.
Find out more »Burns Night Supper in Orland
Oranbega Retreat Center in Orland is holding its second annual Burns Night Supper on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 6:30 p.m. , with a mixture of Zoom and in-person participants. The program includes Highland piping, other Scottish music, and the poetry of Robert Burns. The menu for those attending in person includes haggis, neeps and tatties, plus shortbread and mince pies for dessert. In-person or Zoom registration is required at 952-2363.
Find out more »February 2022
Book Sale in NE Harbor
The Northeast Harbor Library has a special book sale room located in their basement. All kinds of books, audios, and DVDs and a “collector’s shelf” for all ages. Hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5 p.m.
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